Paddock School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 October 2021

Pupils thrive at Paddock School. They enjoy their learning and are very proud of what they achieve. Pupils value the close working relationships they have with all staff. Parents and carers appreciate the care given by the staff team. Leaders and staff have high expectations of all pupils. They understand pupils' complex needs exceptionally well and cater for each pupil individually. Staff are well trained to help pupils to develop their communication skills. This is a key part of leaders' vision for preparing pupils for life beyond Paddock. Pupils are safe and behave very well. They respond to the routines and clear directions that are in place. Staff communicate their expectations clearly to individual pupils. They use a range of verbal and non-verbal ways to communicate with pupils. Pupils respond well to the personal approach. Staff deal effectively with any rare incidents of bullying. Pupils becoming independent underpins everything teachers plan to do. Pupils enjoy learning outside of the classroom. They particularly value their swimming lessons and develop strong skills. Staff show great care for pupils and encourage them to be confident and believe that they can achieve highly. They support pupils exceptionally well to develop independence.

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